Michael Hatton (Blaxland, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Prior to going to the next matter of business, on behalf of all those present, I would like to welcome to the Main Committee today Mr Henrik Tvarno, Secretary General of the Folketing of Denmark. That is a wonderful name for the parliament in that country, and it is reminiscent of the very first parliament in Europe, the Althing in Iceland. Secretary General, it is great for you to grace the Main Committee today and give it more stature than it has. In concert with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, I welcome you. You know how important it is to provide the backup for parliamentarians to do their job. We hope you enjoy your stay in Australia and your time in the House and the Main Committee.

Honourable Members:

Hear, hear!